Highlights
OUR OFFICE
Director's Corner
Discover latest interviews, videos and audio from the Director of the FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation Oleg Kobiakov in the media.
Contest
Call for nominations
FAO has launched the call to recognize global forestry champions that have made outstanding contributions to sustainable forest management and agrifood systems transformation. Learn more and apply before 31 May 2025.
IN FOCUS
International Day of Plant Health
This year, the International Day of Plant Health is celebrated on 12 May under the theme: "The importance of plant health in One Health" and calls on everyone to raise awareness and take action to keep plants, animals, humans and the environment healthy.
IN FOCUS
Recognizing excellence in plant production and protection
FAO plans to recognize some of these outstanding best practices and innovative approaches in sustainable plant production and protection. The deadline for submitions is 30 June 2025.
Contest
Become a voice for change: Join the WFF Youth Representatives Programme!
As a Youth Representative, you will join a vibrant network of passionate youth leaders, advocates and changemakers dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing challenges within our agrifood systems. Apply now!
Contest
Call for Submissions for Biotech Innovation Challenge
FAO calls for submissions for Biotech Innovation Challenge to showcase biotech innovations developed by young scientists and innovators below the age of 35. Deadline for submission: 9 May 2025 (CET, Rome Time).
Upcoming Events
12/ 5
2025
Launch of the Community of Practice on drivers of emerging plant and animal pests and diseases, including zoonotic spillover
12/05/2025
Join us for the launch of a new One Health Community of Practice on drivers of emerging plant and animal pests and diseases, including zoonotic spillover.
